Methods of downhole testing subterranean formations and associated apparatus therefor
US7073579B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/088
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided which permit well testing operations to be performed downhole in a subterranean well. In various described methods, fluids flowed from a formation during a test may be disposed of downhole by injecting the fluids into the formation from which they were produced, or by injecting the fluids into another formation. In several of the embodiments of the invention, apparatus utilized in the methods permit convenient retrieval of samples of the formation fluids and provide enhanced data acquisition for monitoring of the test and for evaluation of the formation fluids.
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